What to bring to Thailand? Thailand independent travel guide

Everyone should know about some tourist attractions in Thailand. Now I want to tell you some practical information about Thailand, such as visas, transportation, etc. These are all you need when going to Thailand. Used, now let's go and take a look. Preparation before traveling

Visa

Visa can be obtained on arrival in Thailand, but I still prefer to apply for a visa in China to be more secure. There are many agencies on the Internet, such as the universal Xubao, which costs 230 yuan/person. You only need to send the original passport and a 2-inch photo. It will be received in 7 working days. The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. You can stay in Thailand for 60 days.

Immigration

Documents required for entry into Thailand: Passport, customs declaration form, entry and exit card (main page collected when entering, deputy page collected when exiting), customs declaration form, entry and exit card The card must be filled out in English and the name must be in capital letters. No matter which channel you take, you need to return a completed customs declaration form. Passengers may sometimes be asked to pass their luggage through an X-ray inspection machine or open their luggage for inspection.

Currency

RMB: Thai Baht≈

Around 1:5, this year Thailand has issued new regulations. Each person entering Thailand must bring at least 20,000 Thai baht (equivalent to 4000RMB), domestic exchange can be done at Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Bank of China seems to be more cost-effective than local exchange in Thailand. You need to make an appointment one day in advance. You can also withdraw money directly from a local ATM with a UnionPay card. There are prompts in Chinese and the exchange rate is not bad, about 1:5.3. However, each withdrawal requires 50 baht. Remember to recognize the UnionPay logo and try not to withdraw money from the airport ATM. , the handling fee will be more expensive.

Phone Card

Purchase Happy Card in advance on Moubao, with unlimited data for 7 days, and you can surf the Internet and make phone calls. I went there for 10 days this time, so I bought two cards, and I changed them to one on the 7th day. It can be purchased and recharged at local 7-11 convenience stores, telecom business halls and even airports.

Power plugs

Basically there is not much difference. Thailand also uses 220v voltage, so domestic appliances can be used universally without the need for additional transformers. But the plugs are slightly different. The wall jacks in Thailand only have two-phase ones, not three-phase ones. But if it has a three-point plug like a computer, it cannot be plugged directly into the wall. You need to bring an adapter or a small power strip. (For details, please see "Thai_", haha)

Photography equipment

Canon 5Dmark3, iphone6plus

Air tickets

From Nanjing - Chiang Mai, Bangkok-Nanjing round-trip air tickets were all booked on Ctrip, which is not very cheap, but more convenient. Chiang Mai-Bangkok was booked on the AirAsia official website. If you have a lot of luggage, it is recommended to purchase checked luggage in advance.

Language

Thai and English are mainly popular in Thailand. Because there are more Chinese tourists traveling to Thailand, there are also some places that provide Chinese services. Basically, as long as you can speak simple English, you’ll be fine! If it doesn’t work, you can download an app: Travel Translator, which is quite easy to use. Weather

Due to the influence of the tropical monsoon, Thailand can be divided into three seasons throughout the year:

The highest temperature is from March to May, with an average of 32℃～38℃, which is called the "hot season" ”, air drying.

June to late October is the "rainy season". 85% of the annual rainfall is concentrated in the rainy season. The average monthly temperature remains around 27 or 8°C. However, Thailand's rainy season has its own unique characteristics. On the one hand, the rain will be more concentrated in a certain period of the day. After this rain, today will be very cool.

From November to February of the following year, after the rainy season, Thailand ushered in the best season of the year - the "cool season", with an average temperature of 19°C to 26°C. Although it is called "cool season", the temperature is not low.

So, there is actually not much difference in the best tourist season in Thailand. All seasons of the year can be said to be tourist seasons, because Thailand gives us different feelings at different times. Local transportation

1. TukTuk (tuk-tuk)

TukTuk in Thailand is very common and feels a bit like a three-wheeled motorcycle. Every driver will decorate the car in an interesting way. The price will be relatively expensive, and the price can be negotiated depending on the distance.

2. Taxi (taxi)

Ask the driver "by

meter" before getting in the car. If the driver agrees to use the meter, When getting on the bus, if you see that the driver did not press the meter, you must decisively choose to get off. If there is no traffic jam, it is very convenient to take a taxi. But the traffic in Bangkok is really too congested!

3. Songthaew

Songthaew is a common means of transportation in Chiang Mai. The red car has no fixed route. , stop in one move, the starting fee is 20 baht per person, and the price increases according to the distance. Sometimes the driver will wait until the passengers are full before leaving, and it can seat 10 people. Yellow, blue and green cars have relatively fixed routes. Generally, 40 baht is enough in the ancient city, and 80-100 baht is generally available in places not too far around. In urban areas, it is generally 20 baht per person. For your reference.

4. Rent a motorcycle

We only rented motorcycles in Pai County.

Most attractions in Pai are located on the outskirts of the city, a certain distance from the city center, and the more well-known hotels are also located outside the city, so renting a motorcycle as a means of transportation is the best choice. You can rent it at Aya

Service, which is a relatively large-scale motorcycle rental point. We rented a motorcycle for 140 baht/day. You need to deposit your passport. If you don't want to deposit your passport, you can deposit a copy of your passport and add 2,000 baht.

5.BTS

Bangkok’s rail transit is divided into two types: light rail (BTS) and subway (MRT). The Skytrain (BTS) is the most popular and most comfortable means of transportation in Bangkok. There are two lines: the dark green Silom Line (Silom

Line), which runs from OnNut to Mochit;

The light green one is the Sukhumvit Line, which runs from SaphanTaksin to National

Stadium. The two lines can be interchanged at Siam.

Opening hours: 6:00-24:00

Fee: 15-40 baht (divided into different zones based on distance, Zone 1 between two stations, fare It is 15 baht, and the farthest range is currently Zone 6, with a ticket price of 40 baht.) APP recommendations

1. Google Maps (it has accurate positioning and triangular arrows, which is simple and easy to use even for a roadie like me) , very easy to use!)

2. Mafengwo Free Travel (all kinds of powerful consultation, many delicious and fun travel notes, it is also very convenient to check attractions and other things!)

3. Travel translator (although my English level is no problem in normal communication, but it is just soso, so it is more secure to download in one, remember to download Thai and English in advance)

4. TripAdvisor (actually Dianping.com for foreigners, with various food rankings.) Carrying Supplies

1. Information

Guides and maps (I prefer to print them and carry them with me) , easy to check at any time)

Passport (remember to carry it with you! Very important!)

Book air tickets, hotel itineraries in advance, and make reservations on e-commerce.com. Good project printouts.

2. Financial Category

Remember to bring cash and credit card. We exchanged 20,000 baht before departure. If it is not enough, you can withdraw it from the local ATM.

3. Daily necessities

Sunscreen, after-sun repair, mosquito repellent, various cosmetics (I won’t list them one by one, girls, you know!), bathing Dew shampoo and conditioner (girls must remember to bring conditioner, many hotels do not provide it, you can also buy it locally), comb, sunglasses, U-shaped pillow, pen, notebook, straw hat

4 .Clothes

In addition to beautiful floral skirts, be sure to bring a thick coat when you go there from December to February. The temperature difference between Chiang Mai and Pai County is huge in the morning and evening, so avoid catching a cold.

5. Electrical appliances

Cameras and lenses (make sure you bring a hood with you. This is the first time that Big Bear has forgotten to bring a hood with him when he travels so many times. I’m also drunk. !), mobile phones, power banks, power cords, converters, laptops, and mobile hard drives.

6. Medicines

Cold medicines, gastrointestinal medicines, allergy medicines, motion sickness medicines, mosquito bite medicines, alcohol, and band-aids.